Hello from Southern Indiana

[Blondenbald]

Looking to make a few upgrades to my 870 for home defense. Off to search forums now!

[Scorpion8]

Looking to make a few upgrades to my 870 for home defense.

Tell us what your setup is now to start off with?

[Blondenbald]

It is an 870 express synthetic. I bought it a several years ago for home protection. I am wanting to add a tactical light with a remote pressure switch and a larger safety button. A strobe option would be nice but not a must. Not going to be used for anything other than home protection. Any suggestions of budget friendly options for these items and any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[Scorpion8]

The large safety buttons are discussed in an article on the front pages of this website, here (https://www.rem870.com/2012/06/21/remin ... p-systems/) I have the S&J Hardware safety on one of my 870's and it's, ahem, huge. But it's to-each-their-own as far as likes and dislikes. As far as barrels go there are a myriad of sources for new and used 870 barrels including Remington themselves. Depends on length (most HD shotguns go around 18" barrels) and sights. I can't help with lights or magazine extensions as I don't use either of those.